The Internet hype (only kind, due to severe lack of CBS promotion) surrounding Saturday’s event in which Fedor Emelianenko takes on relatively unknown Brett Rogers has been overshadowing a solid card set to be presented on Showtime.
Friday evening will be when fans can catch the latest in the Strikeforce Challengers series. The headlining fight will feature UFC vet Jorge Gurgle taking on undefeated Billy Evangelista. With Luke Rockhold taking on Jesse Taylor also on the main portion, this a gem of a free card that I recommend catching.
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Jesse “JT Money” Taylor has been invited back to compete in Strikeforce on November 6, after losing a late-notice bout to Jay Hieron back in August. Hieron was originally scheduled to face Nick Diaz for the first ever Strikeforce welterweight title but Diaz failed for his drug test in California and could not gain licensed status. After Taylor was called upon, the switch was made official and Hieron bested him with a unanimous decision victory.
“Money” made a name for himself after appearing on UFC’s reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” but …

Welcome 6th round fans to my picks and predictions for Strikeforce: “Carano vs. Cyborg”. Tomorrow night we are treated to a spectacular card when Showtime once again holds Strikeforce on their network. The main event will be historic as the first time ever we are treated to a female bout.
The face of women’s MMA Gina “Conviction” Carano will face her toughest opponent when she battles 7-1 Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. This will determine if Carano retains her crown as the best female fighter in the world or will …

Welcome 6th Rounders, to my picks and predictions for Strikeforce. “Carano vs. Cyborg” will air Saturday night via Showtime beginning at 10:30 p.m. EST. This weekend’s Strikeforce show includes a main event featuring Chute Boxe fighter Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos taking on the world’s most recognizable female fighter in Gina “Conviction” Carano. A solid line-up calls for solid picks, right? Whether you agree or disagree, leave your thoughts by commenting.
As a lead writer here, there’s a certain “responsibility” for making quality peeks into the future. That being said, anything can (and …

The first ever Strikeforce women’s title fight will headline this Saturday’s event in San Jose and air via Showtime. Main event fighter Gina Carano’s draw has been apparent from the get-go with her beauty, charisma and undefeated pro MMA record. What will bring in additional interest is the fact that her opponent, the beastly Cristiane Santos, will be her toughest test in the cage to date.
To support the feature bout of the evening, there are four other bouts worth keeping an keen eye on and tuning in for. Let’s break …